US Bridges

N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 5N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000170

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Midway Road
CrossesBch of Bakers Creek
LocationSec 14 T 5N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 4167
Coordinates32.28225, -90.36947
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N Midway Road over Bch of Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.